Neighbourhood Alert: Lubowa
Located 10km away from Kampala and 8mins drive from Entebbe road is the quiet and rather elusive Lubowa neighbourhood. It's a quiet area littered with new apartments, estates and private residences. Its also home to two international schools; International School of Uganda and Galaxy and boasts of a growing number of expats.
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Pros:
Quiet neighbourhood
Clean
Closer to Entebbe Airport (Avoid those traffic jams)
Good Security
Close to International Schools
Cons:
"Far" from Downtown Kampala City (10km away)
Entebbe Road Traffic
Lack of restaurants/bars (could be a perk!..no late night noises)
Lack of a large selection of shopping centres
Notable Residences/Businesses
Springhill Apartments
65 condominiums located behind Quality Supermarket complex with magnificent views of Kampala City
Green Tops Apartments/Villas
Green Top Apartments and villas/mansions are located on the southern part of Lubowa with views of Lake Victoria.
Regina Estates
These are 4 bedroom bungalows and 2 storied houses located opposite Galaxy international school. Each house is individually gated/closed off with a personal compound for added privacy
Lindsay Cottages Hotel
Lindsay cottages hotel offers rooms, an outdoor pool, water sports facilities, a fitness centre, meeting and banquet facilities and a sun terrace.
Offering Cambridge international Curriculum from kindergarten to Year 13.
International School of Uganda (ISU)
The oldest international school in Kampala, ISU offers three International Baccalaureate programs for children 3 - 19 years old.
Quality Shopping Village Lubowa
Quality shopping village is the main shopping complex within the neighbourhood containing a supermarket, cafes, banks, bars and various shops.
